The Comparative Analysis :
Subaru Outback 2.0D (09 - 13) vs. VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT 4MOTION (12 - 14)
€ 36,500

€ 37,200

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Subaru Outback 2.0D is 0.2 inches longer and 2.2 inches taller.
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
63.2
71.7
80.9
61
71.7
81.2
71.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
63.2 in
Height
61 in
108.1
188
106.7
187.8
188 in
Length
187.8 in
108.1 in
Wheelbase
106.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
3627 lb
Curb Weight
3761 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5027 lb

Weight Difference:
134 lb
3.56 %

General
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
BM/BR
Generation
B7
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
4-cylinder boxer diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
EE20
Engine Code
BMP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
148 hp
138 hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Subaru Outback 2.0D
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

Subaru Outback 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
Subaru Outback 2.0D
24.51 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Subaru Outback 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
17.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
685 mi
Range
763 mi
Subaru Outback 2.0D
685 mi
763 mi
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
117.3 kWh
Subaru Outback 2.0D
121.3 kWh
117.3 kWh
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Subaru Outback 2.0D
VW Passat Alltrack 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
14.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.7 cu ft











48.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.6 cu ft